Holding steady.
Popularity of Cleophas since 1906
Babies named Cleophas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cleophas's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 128 |
| 1920s | 215 |
| 1930s | 172 |
| 1940s | 149 |
| 1950s | 124 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cleophas is a rarely given name that appears in the Social Security Administration records as early as 1906, with its peak usage occurring in 1907, its first full year on record. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, often with fewer than 5 annual registrations. It has never ranked in the top 1000 and has no recorded top states of use, reflecting its overall scarcity. Its etymological connection to a New Testament figure gives it a quiet, religious resonance for families drawn to biblical yet uncommon names.
Cleophas is a Greek name found in the New Testament as the father of one of the apostles, James the Less. The name may derive from Greek 'kleos' (glory) and 'pater' (father), thus 'glory of the father', but its exact meaning is uncertain. It was used among early Christians and later in English-speaking countries, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cleo, Phas
Variants: Cleophus
Sibling names for Cleophas
Names that share Cleophas's style, for a brother or sister.
